KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
11,452 km
7,116 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
11,452 km
7,116 mi / 6,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
307°
northwest

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KMS PHX
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code KMS PHX
ICAO Code DGSI KPHX
City Kumasi Phoenix
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Phoenix
Elevation 942 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 33.430000, -112.010000

Kumasi (KMS) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 11,452 kilometers (7,116 miles / 6,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:17 in Kumasi, it's 13:17 in Phoenix. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kumasi Airport (KMS) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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